Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 35259, John Douglass, Mass.

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Mass.
Douglass, John or Douglas
S 35259
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I George Stone of Linnington in the county of York and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do testify and say, — That John Douglas of said Linnington, was a soldier in the service of the United States in the revolutionary war — That he and I enlisted at the same time in that service in the town of Scarsborough on the 7 th day of March A.D. 1777 — in a company commanded by Capt. Nicholas Bleasdale in Col. Wigginworth's regiment, in General Glover's brigade — and that he and I served in the same company & regiment, and were constant companions till we had served three years, when we each took an honorable discharge
GEORGE STONE
York ss. June 25. 1818. Then the above named George Stone personally appeared and gave the oath to the truth of the above instrument by him subscribed, — before me
Isaac Mitchell Justice of the Peace

I John Douglas of Limington in the county of York and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do testify and say, That I was a soldier in the service of the now United States in the revolutionary war, — That I enlisted in said service on the 7 th day of March A.D. 1777 under Capt. Blasdell of Portland, from thence I was marched to Cambridge, under said Capt Blasdell thence to Springfield — and then to Pechskill, where we joined the regiment in the same company, in the regiment, at that time commanded by Col o Wigglesworth (the N o of the regiment I do not now positively recollect) from thence I removed, in the same company, to Fishkill, and thence to Albany; thence, on duty up the North River till I received an honorable discharge from the same Col o Wigglesworth, which discharge I received on the seventh day of March A.D. 1780, — having served three years — my discharge I gave to the Hon. Rufus King, with an order, to receive money then due me — and have never been able to obtain it since I am now fifty nine years of age and a citizen of Massachusetts by birth. I have no pension — nor property to support me I stand in great need of some aid from my country for a support —
April 24. 1818.
John Douglas
Commonwealth of Massachusetts ss.
Be it known that on the 24 day of April 1818 before me the Subscriber One of the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts personally appeared John Douglas of Limington, County of York & citizen of said Massachusetts, aged fifty nine years & being duly sworn made oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration by him, in my presence, subscribed, in order to obtain the provision made by the late Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to provide for certain pensions engaged in the land & sea service of the United States in the Revolutionary War — From which decla-

ration signed & sworn to as aforesaid I George Thacher Justice V.A. do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said John Douglass did serve in the Revolutionary war as stated in his Declaration against the common enemy. And I now transmit the proceedings & evidence had before me to the Secretary of the department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid Act of Congress. I further certify that it appears to my satisfaction that he is in reduced circumstances & stands in need of the assistance of his country for support
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & have caused the seal of said Court to be hereunto affixed This day of May Anno Domini 1810
George Thacher
John Douglass, pension Hugginsworth Regt. Mass. Line 1777 - c. 1780, Dec. 24th to Apr. 1818
one collected

STATE OF MAINE.
Oxford ss. At a Circuit Court of Common Pleas begun and holden at Paris within and for the county of Oxford and by adjournment on the fourth Tuesday of July day of A. D. 1820 before the Honorable Judah Dana Judge of said Court.
On this 25th day of July in the year above written, personally appeared in open Court, the same having "the power of fine and imprisonment," and being a Court of Record for said county of Oxford - John Douglass aged 59 years, resident in Denmark in said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows, viz. as a private in the company commanded by Capt. Bladell in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Wigglesworth in the line of the State of Massachusetts on the Continental Establishment, as is more particularly mentioned and described in his original declaration, made on the 24th day of April A. D. 1818, and on which said declaration his Certificate of Pension, numbered 10551 was granted. And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not since that time by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818: and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed; that my occupation and ability to pursue the same, together with the number and other particulars of my family, are in fact and in truth as is particu- larly described below, also subscribed by me.
John Douglass
Sworn to and declared, on the 25th day of July A. D. 1820.
BEFORE
Judah Dana
Judge of said Court.
SCHEDULE of the real and personal estate, (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) belonging to me the subscriber, viz:—
100 acres of land - 14 yoke Oxen - five years old, 1 Cow, 1 Heifer, 1 yearling, 7 sheep - 2 pigs, 1 pair waggon wheels - 1 plough - 1 Harrow - 2 Chains - Household furniture - Dett due me - a Note against Theophilus Smith 20.50 several small debts due amounting not above 35.00
John Douglass

SCHEDULE of the family residing with me John Douglass who by occupation am a farmer which I am not able to pursue by reason of  a wound on the knee by a cut & infirmity of age -
   NAMES. AGES. Capacity of each to contribute to their support.     Mary my wife 45 years unable to support herself by labour   Daniel 19 " his labour worth $4 p r month over his support   James 10 " - do - $3 - p r month more than his expence   Abigail 14 " unable to support herself by labour   Francis 13 " his labour worth no more than his support   Earl 12 " - do - do - do   William 4 " labour nothing - his support cost $4. p r month   Billy 2 " - do - do $5.00 p r month  
John Douglass -
I Thomas Clark Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for said county of Oxford do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedules thereto annexed, are truly copied from the Record of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is two hundred  three dollars and fifty cents. $203.50
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 20th day of July A. D. one thousand eight hundred and twenty ,
Thomas Clark Clerk of the Circuit Court of C. P. for said county of Oxford
John Douglass $203.50
Con

10.551 Q
Maine
John Douglas
of Fin Farmington in the state of Maine who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Wigglesworth of the Mass line, for the term of three years.
Inscribed on the Roll of the Dist. of Maine at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 21 st of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th of May 1819 and sent to George Thacher, Esq. Haco, Maine.
Arrears to 4th of March 1819. 82.89 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th Sept 1819. 48.00
$130.89
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Application sent to Timothy Dyer Esq. 26 Oct 19 Hampshire Mass

35259 INVALID.
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File No. 35-259
John Douglas Pris Rev Mar
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 112
[Arrangement of 1870.]